Daphne Janow
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Professionally trained Respiratory therapist with experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Certified in Respiratory Care. Very compassionate with patients and family. Enthusiastic Respiratory Therapist, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of and duties and training in my field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Respiratory care].
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
ALOIS Staffing
Sweetwater, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Played key role in cross-functional teams aimed at developing hospital-wide strategies for infection control.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by developing personalized respiratory therapy plans based on individual assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by educating families on home care techniques and importance of medication adherence.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Facilitated smoother transitions from hospital to home care for patients, coordinating with external healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Achieved significant improvements in treatment efficacy by leveraging advanced respiratory therapy technologies.
- Enhanced team efficiency with ongoing training sessions, elevating standard of respiratory care provided.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
Respiratory Therapist
MSSI
Lubbock, TX
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Enhanced team efficiency with ongoing training sessions, elevating standard of respiratory care provided.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Facilitated smoother transitions from hospital to home care for patients, coordinating with external healthcare providers.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by developing personalized respiratory therapy plans based on individual assessments.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratory Therapist
MSSI
Lubbock, TX
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Enhanced team efficiency with ongoing training sessions, elevating standard of respiratory care provided.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare(Odessa Regional Medical Center)
Odessa, TX
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPPA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare(Odessa Regional Medical Center)
Odessa, TX
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPPA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist, CRT
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
10.2006 - 02.2021
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patient's respiratory functions.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2009
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient Care Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Responsible
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Excellent work ethic
- Ventilator management
- Adult ICU therapist
- Intubation and extubation
- COVID ICU experience
- Proning experience
- Part of a trach team
- Emergency Room experience
- Critical Access hospital
- C-section experience
- Spirometer Reading
- Professional bedside manner
- Reading comprehension
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Compassion
- Organization and Time management
Certification
- Licensed CRT - Current
- Adult Critical Care Therapist
- Emergency Room Therapist
- COVID Adult ICU
- Experience in C-section
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
ALOIS Staffing
03.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
MSSI
10.2022 - 07.2023
Respiratory Therapist
MSSI
10.2021 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare(Odessa Regional Medical Center)
02.2021 - 09.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare(Odessa Regional Medical Center)
02.2021 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist, CRT
Northwest Texas Hospital
10.2006 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College